Job Summary:

This pharmacist will primarily provide pharmaceutical care for the bone marrow transplant (BMT) service and inpatient oncology services at Upstate University Hospital. This individual will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with the BMT providers and service representatives. Routine responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: daily patient care rounding and therapy management, oversight and creation of medication treatment plans and EMR functionality, creation and maintenance of policies/procedures/protocols related to BMT and oncology services, formulary management, and patient counseling. This position will also be integral toward the future goal of starting and maintaining a CAR T-cell therapy program. As a senior pharmacist, this individual will provide leadership and have direct supervisory responsibility for other pharmacy staff, particularly those with inpatient oncology responsibilities.

As a member of the pharmacy department, all pharmacists should also be able to perform the following functions as needed by the department: Interprets medication orders and prescriptions to ensure that they are complete, safe, rational, and compatible with institutional policy. Pharmacist prepares compounds and dispenses medications as needed for inpatient and ambulatory care use. This includes the preparation of injectable sterile products. Dispenses Pharmacy related items. Performs duties in all areas of Pharmacy to include inpatient, ambulatory care and satellites. Provides information to health care practitioners to promote the rational use of medications. Provides drug monitoring service. Maintains Pharmacy records by law and institutional policy. Interprets policy and procedures for hospital staff. Participates in teaching programs for hospital staff. Participates in Pharmacy Departments Quality Assurance Programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D., NYS license and registration - or eligible -required; minimum of 5-years experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology, Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy, previous supervisory experience, previous bone marrow transplant experience.  

Work Days:

Rotating shifts: Days, Weekends and Holidays

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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